David M. Ross

Okemos, Michigan

Born December 30, 1952, in Lansing to Richard and Muriel Ross, passed away March 14, 2012 at the age of 59. David was the owner of Ross Violin Repair in Okemos which serviced customers worldwide. He was an accomplished musician, performing on mandolin, guitar, fiddle and voice. Dave was an alumnus of the legendary Lost World Stringband, Stringtown Trio, Jive at Five and Midnight Shift. He played in venues such as the Wheatland Festival, The Prairie Home Companion Radio Show, The Improv Club in New York City and many more. Dave taught at the MSU Community School of Music.

Dave is survived by his wife, Rita Marsala; daughter, Natalie Grace Marsala Ross; parents, Richard and Muriel Ross of DeWitt; brothers, Tim Ross, Philip (Polly) Ross, Mike (Mary) Ross and Jim Ross; sister, Anne (Doug) Winkel and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 25, 3 pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave, East Lansing with visitation 1 hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dave’s name to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, PO Box 30480, Lansing, MI 48909 or St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942

On line condolences may be made at www.greastlansing.com